George Grizzard

American actor (1928–2007)
Person human Q249925
George Grizzard
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George Grizzard

Summary

George Grizzard is a human[1]. His place of birth was Roanoke Rapids[2]. He was born on April 1, 1928[3]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He died on October 2, 2007[5]. He worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,081 views/month, #6,989 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • George Grizzard's place of birth was Roanoke Rapids[2].
  • George Grizzard died in Manhattan[4].
  • George Grizzard was born on April 1, 1928[3].
  • George Grizzard died on October 2, 2007[5].
  • George Grizzard is buried at Washington Green Cemetery[11].
  • George Grizzard held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was George Grizzard's native language[13].
  • George Grizzard worked as a television actor[6].
  • George Grizzard's professions included film actor[7].
  • George Grizzard's professions included stage actor[8].
  • George Grizzard worked as an actor[9].
  • George Grizzard was educated at Jackson-Reed High School[14].
  • George Grizzard received the Theatre World Award[15].
  • George Grizzard received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[16].
  • George Grizzard received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[17].
  • George Grizzard is recorded as male[18].
  • George Grizzard's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • George Grizzard's Commons category is recorded as George Grizzard[20].
  • George Grizzard's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[21].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[22].
  • George Grizzard's family name is recorded as Grizzard[23].
  • George Grizzard's given name is recorded as George[24].
  • George Grizzard's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • George Grizzard's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play[26].
  • George Grizzard's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Roanoke Rapids[2], George Grizzard… he was born on April 1, 1928[3]. English was his native language[13].

Education

George Grizzard's education included a stint at Jackson-Reed High School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], and actor[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Theatre World Award[15], a theatre award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1945[30]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[16], a theatre award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1947[33]; and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[17], an award for best supporting actor[34], in United States[35], founded in 1975[36].

Death and Burial

George Grizzard died on October 2, 2007[5]. He died in Manhattan[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[22]. He is buried at Washington Green Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

George Grizzard ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,081 views/month, #6,989 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was George Grizzard born?

George Grizzard was born in Roanoke Rapids[2].

Where did George Grizzard die?

George Grizzard passed away in Manhattan[4].

What did George Grizzard do for work?

George Grizzard worked as television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], and actor[9].

Where did George Grizzard go to school?

George Grizzard was educated at Jackson-Reed High School[14].

What awards did George Grizzard receive?

Honors received include Theatre World Award[15], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[16], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . theatreworldawards.org. theatreworldawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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